Getting to Santa Barbara
      If you are traveling into Santa Barbara by public  transportation here are a few options. 
      
Flying
        Fly directly into the  Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) 
        This full service regional airport has numerous flights per  day on many of the major carriers.  It’s  easy to get here from any place in the U.S.   Check  options at 
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      Fly to Los Angeles  International Airport (LAX)
      
        - From here you can either rent a car at LAX and  drive to Santa Barbara* (less than 100 miles)
 
      
      
      * If you are driving during  the daylight hours, consider taking the scenic Coast Highway through  Malibu.  Check your GPS for route details. 
Train
      AmTrak has a variety of options each day.  The Santa  Barbara train depot is located close the recommended beach and downtown hotels.